Many varieties fall into this category. It includes Potentilla, Shrub Roses, Rose of Sharon, Hypericum, Summer Flowering Spirea and more. Trimming in early spring will increase your bloom for summer. Unlike the spring flowering plants these shrubs bl...
Has your lawn mower spent the winter gathering dust in your garage or shed? Mine has. And to be completely honest, I didn’t take all the necessary steps to get it ready for winter hibernation. Maybe you didn’t either. Regardless of whether you pr...
Is mulching important? If there is one thing you can do to help your landscape plantings do the best that they can, it is to mulch and mulch properly. What does mulch provide? Weed control, erosion control, moisture retention and can moderate soil te...
You are a proud owner of newly planted trees or shrubs. A frequently asked question, “At what point do I start pruning?” Plants are like children and they need attention. Trimming begins within the first year after being planted. You bring the ne...
